DVD based training course for care home staff
“I was very impressed; these brilliant resources have everything you need for Moving and Handling”
Mark Shirley Hobbs, Order of St.John’s Trust
Moving & Handling Assessments is Step Two in a Three Step approach to Moving & Handling training

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Making proper assessments is an essential part of safe moving & handling practices. This title explains how to conduct several types of assessment and how to be sure that the Service User is both protected and encouraged to remain mobile. This title is an invaluable resource for managers and care workers alike.
This title will help care worker's to understand risks and hazards involved in Moving & Handling and also explain how to support Service User mobility.
Subjects Covered Include:
Re-Cap on moving principles • What is mobility Assessment? • Promoting Service Users' Mobility • Making a mobility Assessment • What is Moving & Handling Risk Assessment • The Law • Risks and Hazards • Generic & Individual Assessments • Making a Moving & Handling Assessment
Duration: 35 minutes of video in 11 sections to be used in a suggested 1.5-2 hour training session for induction or a suggested 4 hour training session for full assessments training.
Supporting Materials:
An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, group and/or individual exercises, discussions and handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer's Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.
Consultant: Carole Johnson, MCSP, SRP, Cert Ed
Peer Review: Herts Handling Training and Back Care Advice
Standards:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (Revised 2010) 8.3
Care Council for Wales Induction Framework (2008) 3.2
Health and Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 22, 215, 223, 240 & 243
Reference:
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units HSC 027, 2002 & 2028
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (Wales and Northern Ireland) Units HSC 027, 2002 & 2028
Course available for Online Training starting from £3.50 (plus VAT) per user